Technology
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced plans for a flotation in the U.S., saying the move will make it "a more global company". The move had been widely predicted by analysts, who expect it to be the biggest share offering by a tech firm since Facebook's flotation in 2012.
Background
Alibaba reveals plan for U.S. stock market listing [BBC]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sets U.S. IPO [USA Today]
